West New York 5K on Nov. 15: Inaugural Race Along Boulevard East

West New York is getting its first hometown road race. The Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5K runs on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, in West New York, Hudson County, NJ, with a course along the Hudson waterfront that includes a signature stretch on Boulevard East and its views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.

Our team confirmed the date, start time, fees and race perks on the official Mr100summers WNY Inaugural 5K registration page, and the bib pickup and wave times on the race’s official Instagram.

Photo: Luigi Novi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (a park along Boulevard East in West New York)

Race day at a glance

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
• Bib pickup: 7 a.m. at 5200 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093
• Walkers and wheelchairs start: 9 a.m.
• Runners start: 9:30 a.m.
• Distance: 5K run/walk, all paces welcome
• Registration: $40 race fee plus a $3.40 sign-up fee, open until Nov. 15 at 11:59 p.m., per the registration page

The registration page lists a 9 a.m. start for the 5K run/walk. The race’s Instagram breaks that into two waves, with walkers and wheelchairs going first at 9 a.m. and runners at 9:30 a.m., so plan to arrive early either way.

What you get

For a first-year race, the perks list is long. According to the organizers, the 5K is professionally chip timed and includes:

• A race shirt for every registered runner
• A custom 2026 Inaugural West New York 5K finisher medal
• Age group awards
• Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views along the route

The race is presented by So Raspy Sports, according to its Instagram announcement, and organizers say they hope it becomes “a great new hometown tradition.”

Can’t make it in person?

The registration page also offers a virtual 5K run/walk at the same $40 race fee plus the $3.40 sign-up fee, with the same Nov. 15 registration deadline. It is an option if you want to support the first West New York 5K but will be out of town that weekend.

Tips for race morning

Boulevard East sits high on the Palisades, so mid-November mornings can feel breezy along the cliff. Dress in layers you can shed at the start, and give yourself time for bib pickup at 7 a.m. before the waves go off. If you are bringing family to cheer, the small parks along Boulevard East have benches and some of the best skyline views in Hudson County.

Want to make a day of it? See our guide to things to do in West New York for parks, food and local favorites, and our roundup of turkey trots in Hudson County if you are already training for Thanksgiving. For more weekend plans, check things to do in Hudson County this weekend.

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